Teide, El Retamar (from Los Cristianos) – HC / 33km / 6%

Hands down the most popular cycling route to climb up Teide, starting on the TF-28 close to Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje, heading north and passing La Camella (TF-51), Arona and Vilaflor (TF-21) along the way. In fact, due to its length, the climb is often broken in two parts from La Camella to Vilaflor and from Vilaflor to the top of Teide, as it is difficult not to stop to refill your water bottles and have a coffee along the way.

El Sombrero at the end of the climb

Many have described the climb from Los Cristianos as the prettiest among the main routes up the volcano. Starting little above see level and reaching 2100m, kilometer after kilometer and hairpin turn after hairpin turn, you get lost in the ever changing landscape and stunning views.

For some cyclists climbing Teide is once in a lifetime experience, while others start planning their return as soon as they leave the island and everyone knows it is a privilege to have had such an unique cycling experience.